Re: Question rheumatoid arthritis/Anti-inflammatory diet

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Cloverskies,

I lost my copy but there are many anti inflammatory diets that give anti

inflammatory foods points and they want you to get points. I eat avocados,

drink lemon juice, yes , lemon juice daily.

I go back in copy weeks and I will get another copy but you can research it.

I take anti inflammatory, a topical cream, do myofascial exercise, and my

appointment with immunologist is nest month. Yes they do RA and all

immunosuppressed disorders. Each person is different.

I also know when I get yeast (thrush) in my mouth and canker sores in cracks of

my mouth, I am immune suppressed with yeast infections.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autoimmunediseases.html is a good site for

information. I believe the immunologist would set you up with a plan. No, I have

atypical connective disease and immune disorders, I don't know the primary

immune disease so don't go to rheumatologist anymore.

http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/healthy-food-diet-vs-autoimmune-diseases.ht\

ml

Alternative approaches : http://www.cidpusa.org/diet.html

http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/a/antiinflamfood.htm

ArthritisGuidance.com has foods , diet, supplements etc THIS IS GOOD SITE.

I will get you the plan as I will be going out of town driving six hours with my

dogs, pick up my Sister flying in from Florida who is 68 ten years older than me

to see my dad who is 94 to make him a thanksgiving dinner,all my family's

birthdays are in December and he lives on a farm and just got down in his back

eight months ago sold his cows and leased his land, My Dogs loved it Four months

ago I was chasing cows, lying in cow manure helping Dad change tires (retreads)

fighting off six inches of snow, shoveling the snow, fixing meals, cleaning and

I broke out with shingles twice.

My Dad thinks there is one way and I wanted to get the cows up because of the

snow and wolves were close, they tore up two calves because he felt it was

better to leave them in the bottom but if we brought them up by the house, the

wolves don't come close to the house. It's bad when he thinks I am still five

years old instead of someone with two masters degrees and twenty-six years of

military to his twenty-five (This really bothers him, instead of being proud of

me, he criticizes me and states he was a Master Sergeant at 25 and got

commissioned as " Regular " (this is big deal to him ) and my husband and I are

" Regular " . This is good for him as he was one of the last Warrant Officers and

he only had ninth grade education and ran away at seventeen and joined Army Air

Corp because his Dad beat him up and took his pay. We have real dysfunctional

family and we all have to get in our pecking order . I miss my Mom so much, she

was my " best friend " .

Sorry I got off topic. But anyway, read some of the info and I will ask my

Doctor for this patients name (My Doctor does share with permission and it is

encouraging speaking to people who

have done procedures that work) The tumeric (herb) can be absorbed by turmeric

chewing gum at health food store.

Here is eleven foods article:

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Chronic inflammation almost always lurks beneath the surface of diabetes and

excess weight. You can't see or feel it, but this type of inflammation increases

the risk of coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death among people with

diabetes.

Processed sugars and other high-glycemic starches increase inflammation, just as

they raise blood sugar, according to an article in the March 2002 American

Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Good news, though: Many foods have anti-inflammatory properties. Here are 11 of

the best...

1. Salmon. Coldwater fish, including salmon, contain anti-inflammatory fats

called omega-3s. Wild salmon has more of these super-healthy fats than does

farmed salmon.

Shopping tip: All salmon from Alaska is wild, whereas Atlantic salmon is usually

farmed. Herring, sardines, and tuna also contain omega-3s.

2. Grass-fed beef and other animal foods. As opposed to traditional, grain-fed

livestock, meat that comes from animals fed grass also contains

anti-inflammatory omega-3s, but in lower concentrations than coldwater fish.

Free-range livestock that graze in pastures build up higher levels of omega-3s.

Meat from grain-fed animals has virtually no omega-3s and plenty of saturated

fat.

Cooking tip: Unless it's ground, grass-fed beef may be tougher, so slow cook it.

3. Olive oil. Olive oil is a great source of oleic acid, another

anti-inflammatory oil. Researchers wrote in the October 2007 Journal of the

American College of Nutrition that those who consume more oleic acid have better

insulin function and lower blood sugar.

Shopping tip: Opt for extra-virgin olive oil, which is the least processed, and

use it instead of other cooking oils. Other " cold-pressed " or " expeller-pressed "

oils can be good sources, too.

4. Salads. Dark-green lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and other salad veggies are

rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, nutrients that dampen inflammation.

Suggestion: Opt for olive oil-and-vinegar salad dressing (vinegar helps moderate

blood sugar), and skip the croutons.

5. Cruciferous vegetables. These veggies, which include broccoli, cauliflower,

Brussels sprouts, and kale, are also loaded with antioxidants. But they provide

one other ingredient -- sulfur -- that the body needs to make its own

high-powered antioxidants.

!nti-Inflammatory Foods, Continued

6. Cherries. A study in the April 2006 Journal of Nutrition showed that eating

cherries daily can significantly reduce inflammation. Cherries are also packed

with antioxidants and relatively low on the glycemic index.

Tip: Frozen cherries are available all year long and make a tasty dessert with a

little yogurt or cheese.

7. Blueberries. These delectable fruits are chock-full of natural compounds that

reduce inflammation. Blueberries may also protect the brain from many of the

effects of aging. Frozen are usually less expensive than fresh -- and just as

good for you.

8. Turmeric. This spice contains a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory compound,

according to a report in the August 2007 Biochemical Pharmacology. Turmeric has

long been part of curry spice blends, used in southern Asian cuisines. To use:

Buy powdered curry spice (which contains turmeric and other spices) and use it

as a seasoning when pan-frying chicken breasts in olive oil.

9. Ginger. This relative of turmeric is also known for its anti-inflammatory

benefits, and some research suggests that it might also help control blood

sugar.

Suggestion: Brew your own ginger tea. Use a peeler to remove the skin off a

piece of ginger, then add several thin slices to a cup of hot water and let

steep for a few minutes.

10. Garlic. The research isn't consistent, but garlic may have some

anti-inflammatory and glucose-regulating benefits and it may also help your body

fight infections. At the very least, it won't hurt and makes for a tasty

addition to food.

11. Green tea. Like fruits and vegetables, green tea contains natural

anti-inflammatory compounds. It may even reduce the risk of heart disease and

cancer.

Suggestion: Drink a cup a day -- or brew it like sun tea, refrigerate, and

serve.

As you probably noticed, anti-inflammatory eating is right in line with healthy,

diabetes-friendly eating. And it's the way we all should eat, whether we have

diabetes or not: lots of plant foods and moderate portions of animal foods, as

unaltered and unprocessed as possible. If everyone ate this way, we'd see a much

larger portion of our population living healthier, longer lives.

Keep researching and researching to find out what helps you. Talk to you later

Bennie